Political Theory

Andrew Heywood is author of a range of best-selling student texts including Politics, Global Politics and Political Ideologies.

This leading text provides a concise and broad-ranging introduction to the contemporary study of political theory. Each chapter discusses a cluster of interrelated concepts and examines how they have been used by different thinkers and traditions and explores related debates and controversies. The fourth edition of this highly successful and accessible book has been substantially revised and updated and includes extra attention throughout to non-Western approaches and international political theory.

Systematically covering the foundational concepts that have focused debate from Aristotle, Rousseau, Marx and Mill to the present day, this is essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate courses on political thought and political philosophy. With increased discussion of the global dimensions of political thought it will appeal to an international audience, as well as to those lecturers interested in broadening their students' horizons.

The fourth edition of this highly successful and accessible text has been substantially revised and updated and includes extra coverage throughout on non-western approaches and international political theory.

A substantially updated and revised new edition of the leading introductory text in Political Theory, now with additional coverage of non-western concepts and global perspectives

1. What is Political Theory?.- 2. Human Nature, the Individual and Society.- 3. Politics, Government and the State.- 4. Sovereignty, the Nation and Transnationalism.- 5. Power, Authority and Legitimacy.- 6. Democracy, Representation and the Public Interest.- 7. Law, Order and Justice.- 8. Rights, Obligations and Citizenship.- 9. Freedom, Toleration and identity.- 10. Equality, Social Justice and Welfare.- 11. Property, the Market and Planning.- 12. Security, War and World Order.- 13. Tradition, Progress and Utopia